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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
2
The Carthage Indiana publication notes historic religious struggle and a Biblical verse from Hebrews 11 10 in a 1907 style imprint. Publisher G Hill and associate L Linscott are listed as staff in the community paper with standard postal inscription.
Welcome to former residents and graduates as Carthage celebrates a centennial. The piece highlights reunion plans, exhibits, floats, pageant, church homecomings, and hopes visitors will find the centennial events worthwhile and enjoyable. A separate note describes a shower for Mrs. Fred Sims Jr with a candle lit Dutch lunch and gifts from twenty nine guests.
The Bundy family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anna Bundy last Sunday for a pitch-in dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bundy of Alexandria and many relatives from nearby towns such as Greenfield Eden Muncie Frankton Elwood Cadiz and areas around Charlottesville.
The group met at the parsonage on Wednesday afternoon with each member inviting a guest. Lizzie B. Stone gave the lesson and the treasurer reported a $250 pledge overpaid. A pitch-in supper followed on the shady lawn. The Brooks family reunion is planned for Riley Park in Greenfield next Sunday.
A county bulleting warns farmers about higher fire hazards from hay substitutes such as soybeans and cowpeas. It recommends proper curing, ventilated storage, separate sheds, and routine temperature checks, noting 185 degrees as a danger point.
The town of Carthage began work on a new railroad on May 23, 1888 with a crew organized by Wm. S. Bundy. The first shovel of dirt was cast by Fred Hinshaw, John Wright, Grant Hill, Henry McCullough, Wm. Cook, and Ed Ball. Labor paid at $1.25 for ten hours. Dr. F. M. Miller and family were in Martinsville and Indianapolis last Sunday.
Mary S. Johnson lifelong Carthage resident dies after four years of declining health. She was active in church and clubs and known for her cheerful disposition. Survived by sisters Lenora Henley, Rose Gear, and Caroline Walker of Emporia Kansas. Husband John W. Johnson died in 1930. Funeral at her home Thursday August 16 at 2:00 PM.
Taxpayers of Ripley Township Rush County Indiana are notified that on September 4 1934 budget items including Page 80 of the 1931 Budget will be considered at the regular meeting place. Taxpayers may be heard and an appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners is allowed if ten or more taxpayers are aggrieved by the levies. petitions must be filed with the County Auditor by the fourth Monday of September for a hearing date to be set. Dated August 13 1934. Lewis D Cooper Trustee Ripley Township
The Indiana State Fair exhibit for the Department of Conservation plans several new features in September. Aquariums in the fish and game buildings are rearranged, and fish species will increase. A larger variety of animals will be housed in new pens including buffalo elk and deer. An eighty foot steel fire tower will appear as a new feature. State parks and the divisions of entomology and geology will have prominent roles.
Mr. Leonard Bundy of Greenfield visited town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McCorkhill and son spent the weekend in Komo. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parish of Indianapolis are spending the summer with his father Mrs. Bernie Augustine near Mays. Subscribe for the Citizen.
Mrs Grace Drake spent Sunday in Painfield. Mr and Mrs Edgar Alexander and family spent the weekend in Elwood. Miss Myra McDaniel was in Indianapolis last Saturday. Miss Augusta Mary Carr of St Louis is visiting her uncle A J Carr and family.
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